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high court refuses renewed bid to reopen judicial review and makes temporary proceedings restriction the refused john gaynor’s application set aside or re-enter an earlier order refusing leave for review. it temporarily barred him from starting further without a judge’s consent while possible perman
high court allows appeal to dismiss ladder injury claim after prolonged delay the found plaintiff’s in prosecuting his was inordinate and inexcusable, that balance of justice favoured dismissal. concerned a refusal claim; judgment does not specify terms final dismissal order. [2018] iehc 556 allowed
appeal court refuses to add receiver land tender dispute the upheld refusal join statutory frank ryan purchasers’ existing case, finding his alleged liability raised distinct issues and could prejudice company already sued. [2018] ieca 263 of has dismissed an by three purchasers who sought as a defe
court of appeal dismisses bid to take over referendum challenge the ruled that proposed substitution came after original proceedings had been struck out and no petition granted leave or presented. [2018] ieca 266 appeal; appealed order made by high dismissed diarmuid macconville’s against refusal hi
high court rejects challenge to invalidated planning appeal the found that micaud, appealing as a third party, had submit council’s acknowledgement with its appeal. it denied judicial review relief sought. [2018] iehc 588 has micaud investment management limited’s an bord pleanála’s decision treat i
high court allows three additional expert reports in $333m defender case the commercial granted limited permission to serve addressing hsbc’s evidence on dtc procedures, us bankruptcy law and broker-dealer issues. ruling concerns delivery of at this stage, not their admission as trial evidence. [201
high court upholds dublin city council worker’s dismissal after refusal of specialist assessment the found fair, concluding that reasonably required a psychiatric before returning employee to work or investigating his bullying complaint. [2018] iehc 604 has upheld who refused attend assessment, find
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 13-year sentence for sexual offences the found no sentencing error and held that prison terms were proportionate, individually cumulatively. has dismissed an against severity a five years post-release supervision imposed on w.m. rape assault four complainants,
high court orders enforcement of tenancy ruling after rejecting challenge on a de novo appeal under section 124, the found none statutory grounds to refuse had been established. it did not consider whether termination notice since expired. [2018] iehc 470 has ordered residential tenancies board dete
supreme court refers lithuanian prosecutor’s authority to eu the irish asked of justice clarify when a prosecutor can issue european arrest warrant. it did not decide whether general qualified in this case. ireland has referred questions union (cjeu) about lithuania’s be treated as judicial for issu
court of appeal dismisses priest’s challenge to convictions for child sexual offences the held that trial judge acted within his discretion in refusing a requested corroboration warning. judgment addressed conviction only. has dismissed d n’s against two counts oral rape and four assault involving b
cork city council ordered to pay €62,482.50 after fitter’s fall at fire station the high court found liable for an uncovered drain hazard station, while reducing damages by 25% contributory negligence. [2018] iehc 472 has maintenance fitter ian mcwhinney in finding that rear yard of caused his and w
high court dismisses challenge over late subsidiary protection application the rejected judicial review of a ministerial decision refusing an extension time, citing gaps in applicant’s evidence and his failure to use earlier window. [2018] iehc 498 has dismissed f.d. (nigeria)’s permission make appl
supreme court grants facebook direct appeal in data transfer case the allowed to both legal and factual issues, while leaving open whether an is legally available what orders could be made. granted ireland ltd leave directly from high proceedings over eu-to-us personal transfers. decision, delivered
high court quashes part of pakistan protection appeal decision over relocation test the set aside two paragraphs tribunal’s subsidiary and sent internal issue back to same tribunal member for reconsideration. [2018] iehc 497 has quashed a rejecting pakistani man’s claim, finding that failed ask whet
supreme court awards €1,000 for costs of unconstitutional leave applications the allowed louis blehein’s appeal on one limited point, awarding €500 each two applications. it otherwise affirmed high decision. awarded blehein time and expense he had to make under a statutory provision later found unco
high court quashes permission for 536 homes and sends application back to planning board the acted on board’s limited concession about how it recorded appropriate assessment test. did not decide applicants’ other challenges. [2018] iehc 473 has quashed an bord pleanála’s in raheny remitted developer
supreme court justice cautions against broad new constitutional torts in a separate judgment concurring with mckechnie j, charleton j said damages claims should be confined to cases where existing civil remedies leave definite gap. [2018] iesc 000 the heard an appeal by louis blehein minister for he
court of appeal refuses against sentence for two sexual assaults the upheld central criminal court’s decision not to suspend sentences, finding that trial judge had properly considered relevant factors. has refused an by a. a., who was convicted committed in june 2003. sentences. offences involved t
court of appeal dismisses martin mchale’s challenge to ira membership conviction the rejected arguments about arrest, garda belief evidence and interview inferences, upholding special criminal court’s conviction. [73/2017] has dismissed against his for ira, an unlawful organisation. was entered by i
high court refuses last-minute bid to halt nigerian woman’s deportation the granted leave for a judicial review challenge but declined an injunction, finding balance of justice weighed against stopping removal under existing order. [2018] iehc 501 has refused injunction stop woman, after granting he
court of appeal dismisses kevin carroll’s conviction the rejected three argued grounds concerning prejudicial evidence, whether case should have gone to jury, and a juror’s reported expression. separate against sentence was not addressed in this judgment. 66/16 has dismissed his convictions for rape
high court stays sweetman’s challenge while planning appeals proceed the paused judicial review of clare county council’s permission for coastal erosion works at doonbeg, and lifted stay that had prevented an bord pleanála from considering appeals. [2018] iehc 517 has stayed peter management carrowm
high court permits overlapping drink-driving procedures but refuses to remit five cases the rejected a prior ruling that garda custody processing and 20-minute intoxilyzer observation period could not overlap. accused will face further prosecution in these cases. [2018] iehc 463 ruled of person arre
supreme court upholds dismissal of claim against dublin district, restores courts service for now the rejected an appeal concerning metropolitan but held pleaded clerk-conduct allegation could not be struck out under rule used by high court. a separate application on another legal basis remains poss
high court approves teacher’s rejected insolvency arrangement the approved a six-year for laura sweeney despite ebs’s objection, finding its proposed higher mortgage payment unsustainable and childcare costs supported by evidence. [2018] iehc 456 on circuit, eastern county of meath sweeney’s persona
court of appeal dismisses mary anne watt’s challenge to bank’s discontinued loan claim the upheld refusal set aside danske notice discontinuance and struck out ms related discovery motion. it did not decide underlying or separate concerns she raised about receivers property sale. [2018] ieca 268 has
court of appeal orders two years’ custody in dangerous-driving death case the held that suspending full four-year sentence was an error and suspended only its final years, subject to conditions. has ordered adrian nestor serve years prison for dangerous driving causing serious injury, after finding
supreme court dismisses blehein’s appeal over damages claim the upheld dismissal of claims arising from his detentions and a former legal requirement to obtain leave before suing under mental treatment act 1945. has dismissed louis against high court’s rejection claim, finding that personal injury w
high court awards garda detective €195,023 over threats and psychiatric injuries the found that three incidents caused ptsd awarded compensation for pain suffering lost promotion opportunities, but rejected claim coronary treatment costs. [2018] iehc 493 a sergeant €195,023.14 after finding connecte
court of appeal dismisses sean davy’s against murder conviction the held that trial judge was entitled to refuse separate trials for davy and his two co-accused, finding a joint appropriate in circumstances. [272/16] has dismissed murdering thomas (toddy) dooley, rejecting argument he should have be
high court finds flaws in third deportation review and signals quashing order the found that minister failed to apply required two-stage risk test relied on newspaper reports without giving applicant an opportunity respond. it reserved form of its for further submissions. [2018] iehc 459 has indicat
high court orders further review of quinn legal documents for possible loss privilege the rejected ibrc’s bid and better discovery but directed parties to identify mhc linked material already disclosed. it did not order all disputed released. [2018] iehc 481 {'name': 'high court', 'division': 'comme
high court dismisses havbell loan claim after more than 10 years’ delay the found in prosecuting summary proceedings inordinate and inexcusable, ruled that balance of justice favoured dismissal. [2018] iehc 557 has dismissed designated activity company’s against martin o’hanlon ann finding had been
court of appeal rejects bid to reopen cattle dealer’s case over alleged judicial bias the dismissed finbar tolan’s against a high refusal re-enter concluded proceedings, finding no evidential basis for his allegation bias. [2018] ieca 267 has dealer decision refusing connaught gold co-operative soci
high court refuses bid to stop indecent assault trial over historic allegations the found no sufficiently specific prejudice justify prohibiting prosecution, leaving concerns about evidence, health and fairness for judge assess. [2018] iehc 560 has refused an application by m.h. prohibit his on four
court of appeal dismisses three appeals in sandymount property dispute the upheld an interlocutory injunction, a correction to address its order and refusal dismiss underlying proceedings. finsbury circle’s claim title remains for trial. [2018] ieca 269 has dismissed by mary watt concerning circle n
supreme court refers german prosecutor’s authority in arrest warrant case to eu the irish has not decided whether lübeck public prosecutor qualifies as a judicial authority. it referred five questions of justice before deciding appeal about proposed surrender. ireland european union (cjeu) office ca
high court refuses last-minute injunction against deportation the declined to halt a man’s removal while his judicial review proceeded, citing timing of application and strength case. it said minister should consider comprehensive revoke order. [2018] iehc 506 refused an on 31 july 2018 that would h
court of appeal dismisses sean garvey’s conviction the rejected challenges to trial judge’s refusal direct an acquittal and give a corroboration warning. separate against sentence was not considered in this judgment. has dismissed his for sexual assault, finding that judge entitled leave complainant
high court lets irish patent challenge proceed but delays trial until late 2019 the refused to pause discovery and other preparations while an epo appeal is pending, stayed fixing of a date after 30 november 2019. [2018] iehc 467 court, commercial list has allowed eli lilly’s continue through pre-tr
high court dismisses georgian woman’s bid to block deportation the rejected a request for an injunction while minister considered her residency and deportation-order applications, finding she had not established entitlement that relief. [2018] iehc 494 has dismissed prevent justice application revok
high court orders applicant to pay costs after abandoning judicial review the struck out zijun wang’s challenge refusal of leave land and cancellation his irish visa, ordering him minister’s costs. [2018] iehc 495 a brought by wang he withdrew visa. mr justice richard humphreys ordered minister for
supreme court rejects public hearing right at preliminary wind farm planning stage the dismissed john callaghan’s appeal, holding that interested members of had no to be heard before an bord pleanála decided whether a proposed development should use strategic infrastructure process. appeal over plea
appeal court doubles effective prison term in dpp sentence review the of set aside a circuit and imposed four years on all counts, suspending final two years. sentences run from original sentencing date. has resentenced man convicted sexual assault defilement, increasing one year to after finding un
high court refuses judicial review challenges to disabled-driver tax criteria the rejected two families’ decisions that their children did not meet scheme’s medical criteria, and refused invalidate regulation setting those criteria. [2018] iehc 465 has applications quash for concession scheme. it al
supreme court dismisses appeal over delayed planning corruption claim the upheld dismissal of clare manor hotel limited’s proceedings, finding delay inordinate and inexcusable concluding that a fair trial was unlikely after passage time. has dismissed against an order striking out its damages procee
supreme court dismisses appeal over assignment of madoff-related claims the upheld earlier decisions that an relied on by spv osus was unenforceable under irish public policy, leaving proceedings against four defendants dismissed. has dismissed limited, upholding rulings arising from collapse bernar
court of appeal dismisses challenge to confiscation order but reduces sum by €9,397 the held that convicted appellant had show, on balance probabilities, his assets could not meet amount. it varied benefit figure from €252,980 €243,583. dismissed martin morgan’s a arising conviction for managing bro
high court dismisses state claims against bt communications in mobile licence case the dismissed defendants’ notices seeking indemnity and contribution from ireland, finding could not proceed within plaintiffs’ action. it did decide underlying allegations about 1995–96 tender process. [2018] iehc 45
court of appeal rejects gerry ward’s motions in dundrum property dispute the refused requests to remove receiver’s counsel, delay appeals, restrict a sale and dismiss proceedings over alleged affidavit defects. [2018] ieca 270 has two by ward appeals arising from high order requiring him hand posses
supreme court leaves cause-of-action assignment rule in place, urges legislative action chief justice clarke agreed with the judgment’s legal analysis and proposed order, while warning that access-to-justice costs need attention from legislature. s:ap:ie:2017:000062 left place common-law position on
appeal court fixes 2042 dates for cremins wind farm land buy-back option the of held could be exercised only on relevant in 2042, unless knockacummer served an acceleration notice, and ordered two agreement rectified. [2018] ieca 252 that denis sheila exercise a over their former lands at operator,
supreme court upholds negligence finding against defence, reduces damages to €150,000 the rejected appeal liability and high court’s procedural limitation rulings, but replaced award for pain suffering with €150,000. has upheld a that state negligently failed diagnose treat an army veteran’s post-tr
high court dismisses challenge to galway planning refusal the found no evidence that errors cited by applicant affected an bord pleanála’s decision refuse permission for redevelopment at college road. [2018] iehc 547 has dismissed a judicial review of 134 road, city. in judgment delivered on 30 july
high court awards aib €376,323 against mcgrath defendants the found had not shown a fair or reasonable probability of defending bank’s claim. it declined to stay execution while leaving them free pursue separate counterclaim. [2018] iehc 545 awarded allied irish banks plc judgment for peter and mark
dublin court revokes orders freezing €130,282 in two accounts the district found evidence before it did not establish reasonable grounds for suspicion that transactions on would assist money laundering or terrorist financing. court, metropolitan has revoked €130,282.43 a woman’s bank of ireland savi
supreme court remits planning application and awards connelly 75% of costs the sent back to an bord pleanála decide according law, set out how should be divided after resisted board’s appeal. remitted a challenged for new determination in accordance with law as interpreted court’s judgment. it also
high court refuses bid to quash €38,092 credit union judgment the rejected adrian and patricia flynn’s judicial review challenge a 2016 louth circuit order, also refused remove resulting mortgage or stay enforcement. [2018] iehc 464 has application in favour of dundalk ltd., leaving place an order f
appeal court rules 4% surcharge on sheehan’s loans unenforceable as a penalty the of upheld high court’s ruling and said breccia could include an estimate enforcement costs already incurred in redemption figure, subject to orders. [2018] ieca 286 has dismissed breccia’s against that interest clause
court of appeal removes ‘sharp practice’ finding against solicitor while dismissing the overturned specific criticisms a who was witness, ruling she had not been given fair chance to answer them. it otherwise agreed with proposed interpretation and rectification option agreement dismissed appeal. [2
appeal court says high judges erred by not ruling on detention inquiry application the of found that no judge had decided whether to order an into a.c.’s at st. finbarr’s hospital. it made was lawful. [2018] ieca 272 has ruled failing decide for a.c., a 95-year-old woman living with dementia hospita
court of appeal dismisses challenge to drink-driving conviction over trial judge’s conduct the found that district exchanges did not meet threshold for judicial review, while describing some remarks from bench as intemperate and unnecessary. [2018] ieca 264 appeal; underlying at mullingar court; rev
court of appeal cuts contempt fines for irish independent publishers to €25,000 each the reduced two publishers’ from €50,000 after finding aggregate penalties disproportionate. it left convictions in place. [2018] ieca 301 imposed on news and media plc internet interactions limited court, setting a
supreme court dismisses gary campion’s appeal over murder conviction the held that trial judge had no basis to stop or direct an acquittal principal prosecution witness’s mental health. it left broader questions about expert evidence for a future case. has dismissed against his 2002 of brian fitzger
high court says proof of posting, not receipt, is required for fixed-charge notice justice tara burns answered a case stated on the legal meaning service. non-receipt can still be considered in underlying prosecution, but does automatically bar it. [2018] iehc 471 has ruled that penalty under sectio
court of appeal rules 4% default interest unenforceable in benray loan dispute the dismissed breccia’s on surcharge-interest clause and clarified which enforcement costs could be included a redemption figure. it left precise changes to high order for further hearing. [2018] ieca 273 has ruled that a
court of appeal dismisses o’reilly’s challenge to conviction the upheld trial judge’s decision admit a witness’s earlier statement identifying stephen o’reilly, finding no error in use section 16. [131/2017] has dismissed against his convictions for assault causing harm, criminal damage and producin
court of appeal upholds bar on surcharge interest through june 19, 2015 the ruled breccia was estopped from claiming up to and including that date, based redemption figures supplied by nalm relied borrowers. [2018] ieca 273 has upheld a high finding loans owed benray limited 2015. judgment, delivere
appeal court rules cremins’ 2013 wind farm land buy-back option was validly exercised the of set aside high court’s declarations, finding could be before 2042 and that denis cremins exercise it alone. company’s lease remained available. [2018] ieca 252 allowed an by sheila in a dispute over used kno
high court allows estate grant to implement compromise without deciding which will was valid the permitted a solicitor administer for limited purpose of carrying out an agreement between those claiming under two wills. it did not decide whether either or deceased died testate. [2018] iehc 482 has ex
court of appeal upholds bar on surcharge interest claim against sheehan the affirmed a high decision that breccia was estopped from claiming up to 19 june 2015, based representations made during loan sale and in later demand letter. [2018] ieca 286 has could not consultant surgeon joseph 2015. judgm
high court finds prison governor breached rule 62 on occasion in managing prisoner’s isolation the declared that safeguards applied when restrictive regime met rule’s criteria, even where his challenging behaviour was long-term. it did not identify specific breach dates or order a particular regime.
high court dismisses bankruptcy summons issued during extended insolvency protection the found protective certificate remained in force when was obtained, even though creditor had not yet been notified of its extension. [2018] iehc 524 dismissed a against james farrell after finding that it obtained
high court dismisses judicial review of subsidiary protection refusal the rejected an applicant’s challenge to a decision and refused refer questions justice eu, citing time limits, mootness failures establish pleaded grounds. [2018] iehc 507 has dismissed challenging anonymised applicant identified
supreme court dismisses appeal over bid to reopen earlier judgments the upheld striking out of a claim alleging that in judicial review proceedings were obtained through misleading evidence. ireland has dismissed businessman dermot desmond’s against high decision his set aside delivered 2003 and 200
high court refuses appeal permission in two immigration cases the refused leave to and a renewed request for european reference. it temporarily stayed k.j.m.’s removal from state, subject limited injunction. [2018] iehc 508 has judicial review concerning applicants cameroon democratic republic of co
supreme court dismisses appeal against costs order for non-party funder the upheld an making brian cunningham personally liable first active’s in proceedings brought by insolvent companies, finding was within high court’s discretion. [2018] i.e.s.c. 34 has dismissed cunningham’s him litigation compa
court of appeal dismisses moot over stay on estate administration order the ruled that an against refusal a could serve no useful purpose after underlying had been carried out and extension to it refused. [2018] ieca 265 has dismissed pause appointing administrator for celine murphy, finding bound f
high court dismisses train driver’s bid to sequester irish rail assets the found was following an earlier order requiring a stop-short incident be handled under its driver development and support system. it made no further order. dismissed application by paul leblique iarnród éireann’s over how comp
court of appeal dismisses zoltan almasi’s challenge to murder conviction the rejected five grounds appeal, leaving in place and mandatory life sentence imposed after a jury found almasi guilty murdering joseph dunne. has dismissed against his conviction, rejecting all place. was convicted by majorit
court of appeal dismisses against 10-year sentence for rape and sexual assault the found effective was within available range disclosed no error in principle. appellant had withdrawn his conviction. [233/17] has dismissed an by a man identified judgment as f.r., leaving place prison offences involvi
high court refuses challenge to divorce orders after finding key terms were agreed the judicial review concerned a circuit decree and related orders. refused application, custody access had been accepted that applicant’s later conduct also barred relief. [2018] iehc 478 self-represented man’s applic
court of appeal refuses two judicial review leave applications linked to childcare proceedings the found insufficient grounds reopen a refusal provide records and no lawful basis for orders sought over alleged prosecutions said breach an earlier stay. [2018] ieca 415 has refused by woman identified
court of appeal dismisses challenge to convictions on 91 counts the rejected all 11 grounds appeal, finding safe after a fair trial. separate against sentence was not dealt with in this judgment. has dismissed km’s sexual assault and rape, including an attempted rape count. said were judgment only c
court of appeal quashes paschal kelly’s conviction over van with false plates the found a gap in prosecution evidence about how left its owner’s possession and came to be driven by kelly, making unsafe. [243/17] has quashed on count involving stolen white volkswagen transporter bearing registration
appeal court sends €80,855 guarantee dispute back for full hearing the of reduced judgment against noel dunne to €284,699.66 and remitted over two transfers, plus interest, a plenary hearing. [2018] ieca 271 has from €384,699.66 sent in company funds high concerned guarantees gave 2005 2006 loan fac
high court awards €200,000 after finding two childhood sexual assaults occurred the accepted plaintiff’s account of in 1994 and 2002, including corroborating evidence from her brother, awarded damages for resulting injuries. [2018] iehc 449 has to a woman who sued family member over alleged during c
high court refuses to block drink-driving trial over irish-language document claims the declined make declarations about irish translations of rules and held that a challenge an english-only breath-test form must be considered at on evidence. [2018] iehc 816 ireland refused judicial review applicati
high court refuses challenge to refusal of cousin’s irish residence card the rejected a judicial review application by two applicants, finding no legal error in minister’s interpretation household membership and basis overturn that financial dependence had not been established. [2018] iehc 458 has r
court of appeal dismisses challenge over tax amnesty certificate the upheld high court’s reading 1993 act: a certificate’s protection applies to particular revenue enquiry for which it is produced. [2018] ieca 251 dismissed james doyle’s against refusal judicial review circuit decision concerning as
high court refuses bid to dismiss pension scheme claim over uk bankruptcy treatment the held that employee’s claims could not be dismissed at this stage as bound fail, while finding his contract statute barred. [2018] iehc 483 has refused applications by irish life staff benefits and assurance plc j
high court awards harrington brothers €20,000 each over invalid receiver appointment the ruled gulland property finance had no authority to appoint a before it obtained relevant security, and that its 24-hour demand for repayment was invalid. lender may issue suitable new demand. [2018] iehc 445 has
high court awards €65,000 to girl injured at ice rink the found operator negligent in its safety and management after a 10-year-old skater was during crowded session blanchardstown. [2018] iehc 452 has awarded who suffered cuts permanent scarring her right hand when another skater’s blade passed ove
high court awards €80,000 after finding crash aggravated pre-existing neck condition the awarded €60,000 for pain and suffering €20,000 special damages in assessment of damages, following an earlier liability decision. [2018] iehc 451 desmond reeves that a 2008 road accident had, on balance probabil
high court dismisses claim over tipperary footpath fall the found insufficient evidence that was negligently designed and held local authority’s nonfeasance defence applied. [2018] iehc 448 has dismissed breda hampson’s personal injury against county council a on footpath, finding did not establish
court of appeal dismisses challenge to insurance claim strike-out the held that an ombudsman determination barred policyholder from relitigating same in separate high proceedings after she did not determination. [2018] ieca 250 has dismissed by a whose against zurich plc were struck out financial se
high court finds wexford council liable for motorbike crash on icy road the upheld plaintiff’s account of a november 2009 crash, found accident reasonably foreseeable and rejected contributory negligence. damages had already been agreed, subject to liability. [2018] iehc 450 borough an in 2009, acce
high court awards €91,129.80 to cyclist injured by pothole near portroe the found tipperary county council liable in negligence and misfeasance after a fell on r494. it awarded €85,000 general damages plus agreed special damages. [2018] iehc 447 paul o’toole finding that r494 between ballina caused
high court finds prison officer’s workplace injury claim was brought too late the held that officer had necessary knowledge by october 2013 at latest, so his 2016 proceedings were statute barred. judgment concludes defendants are entitled to succeed on their application. [2018] iehc 486 has found a
high court allows state appeal over garda’s car destroyed in arson attack the found was targeted because of duties, but held that garda síochána code excluded compensation for property damaged within a station’s precincts. [2018] iehc 518 allowed an by commissioner and minister justice equality agai
court of appeal orders costs differentials in two personal injury cases the allowed appeals after finding that trial judges had not properly considered why claims were brought high court, although damages awarded within circuit court’s jurisdiction. [2018] ieca 240 has and ordered plaintiffs to pay
teva ordered to pay boehringer’s costs from july 2015 in moot patent case the court of appeal allowed appeal, finding should bear incurred after it sought move trial date within days certificate’s expiry. [2018] ieca 239 has 20 proceedings challenging a supplementary protection certificate for tiotr
high court dismisses challenge to bantry market trading conviction the refused late-added grounds for judicial review and said a claimed common law right trade did not excuse need casual licence. [2018] iehc 544 has dismissed olivier alary’s application quash his at without in an ex tempore judgment
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 10-year sentence for father’s sexual offences against daughters the rejected arguments that sentencing judge went beyond evidence or gave too little weight mitigation, and left consecutive prison terms in place. has dismissed a man’s rape indecent assault his t
pepper finance succeeds in appeal over possession claim after securitisation challenge the high court ruled that could pursue its own name, although beneficial interest loan had been transferred to windmill. [2018] iehc 485 allowed corporation (ireland) dac’s a case involving kildare family home, ru
high court makes no costs order after visa judicial review became moot the application had been refused before leave was granted, though applicants were notified later. with decision made, substantive claim for mandamus moot. [2018] iehc 489 made as to a seeking on mr justice richard humphreys held
court of appeal refuses late bid to limerick assault conviction the declined extend time for alan boohan his 2015 conviction, saying material presented did not justify reopening case. [262/17] has refused boohan’s application appealing causing serious harm, imposed in circuit october 2015. an ex tem
high court orders boy’s return to sweden after rejecting mother’s hague convention defences the found child had been wrongfully removed from and did not establish grave risk or grounds refuse under convention. it stayed order briefly for practical arrangements any appeal. [2018] iehc 453 of ireland
court of appeal strikes out dunnes stores’ challenge to expert determination the allowed point village’s appeal, holding that dunnes’ dispute over interpretation a development agreement belonged before appointed independent architect. no had yet been made. [2018] ieca 238 has struck proceedings comp
high court sets conditions for reopening solicitors’ €73,433 fee judgment the found defendant had a real prospect of limited set-off claim, but made setting aside default conditional on €36,716.77 deposit and restrictions property disposal. [2018] iehc 590 ruled that against woman over €73,433.45 le
court of appeal varies suspended sentence in €110,459 benefits fraud case the found unduly lenient insofar as it was wholly and changed so john stokes would serve 18 months custody. has varied a imposed on for theft offences involving claims jobseekers allowance rent allowance, ordering that he an e
high court dismisses challenge to rejection of nigerian mother and child’s protection appeals the found no basis overturn tribunal’s credibility assessment or its appeals. [2018] iehc 460 has dismissed a judicial review by her minor child decisions rejecting their international did not tribunal deci
high court quashes convictions after district excluded fixed-charge notice defence the judicial review found that alleged non-receipt of notices was relevant to fairness prosecution and should have been considered. it sent case back for a new hearing before different judge. [2018] iehc 474 has quash
high court dismisses tracys’ claims after finding no prima facie case at the close of plaintiffs’ evidence, withdrew from jury and dismissed proceedings. judge found evidence could not support a reasonable verdict for plaintiffs on any cause action pursued. [2018] iehc 446 has proceedings brought by
high court refuses leave for petition over 2018 referendum result joanna jordan did not provide prima facie evidence of a statutory irregularity or that her complaints materially affected the result, ruled. [2018] iehc 438 has refused to present seeking have provisional on thirty-sixth amendment dec
high court dismisses most of challenge to removal and exclusion orders the rejected an attempt add new grounds dismissed proceedings except for a unexplained three-year period, which it adjourned further submissions. [2018] iehc 505 polish man’s judicial review his orders, while adjourning one issue
high court refuses challenge to ghanaian woman’s subsidiary protection refusal the held that minister could rely on material from asylum process and found no special circumstances requiring a further interview. related deportation order depended failed challenge. [2018] iehc 476 has refused applicat
high court refuses leave to challenge 2018 referendum result president of the found charles byrne had not produced prima facie evidence a qualifying irregularity that could materially affect result. [2018] iehc 437 has refused present petition challenging ireland’s on thirty-sixth amendment, which p
court of appeal dismisses challenge to arrest without warrant in ira membership case the upheld special criminal court’s finding that november 2015 arose from circumstances separate earlier arrests. has dismissed jim smyth’s against his conviction for an unlawful organisation, rejecting argument gar
high court limits lee towers’ priority claim in liquidation dispute the upheld transfer obligation for common areas and reversions, but ruled that repair orders did not outrank other creditors. it also vacated a mareva injunction. [2018] iehc 444 court; on circuit towers management company could enf
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 10-year sentence for false imprisonment the found no error in principle and said sentence, with its final two years suspended, was within available range. has dismissed an against severity a prison imposed on michael lynch imprisonment. by circuit cork 10 may 2
court of appeal replaces wholly suspended drug sentence with five years, half the ruled that original for a cannabis offence was unduly lenient, while recognising substantial mitigation and suspending two years. has replaced five-year imposed on brian o’grady sentence, which is suspended. 19 july 20
court of appeal dismisses j.f.’s against sexual assault conviction the held that trial judge was entitled to refuse a jury warning about complainant’s uncorroborated evidence. has dismissed his for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl, finding no error in judge’s decision not give corroboration warn
high court lets apartment-defect claim proceed but dismisses second owner’s case over delay the refused applications to dismiss lynette kilroy’s claim, subject her undertaking meet a strict timetable. it granted paul gray’s separate proceedings. [2018] iehc 432 has allowed proceedings continue again
court of appeal upholds strike-out express bus damages claim over timetable changes the held that company’s plenary proceedings amounted in substance to a late collateral challenge september 2014 transport decision. [2018] ieca 236 dismissed ltd’s against its national authority, ruling was out time
high court dismisses children’s challenge to father’s will at early stage the dismissed proceedings over 2011 and ordered existing probate caveats, warnings an appearance set aside. it did not decide whether any mutual wills existed left a request bar future caveats for further argument. [2018] iehc
high court orders discovery in decobake dispute, with limits on both sides justice denis mcdonald ruled competing motions a case over the liquidation of decobake, disputed conduct and ownership intellectual property. underlying claims remain contested. [2018] iehc 428 has ordered dispute ltd to disc
high court rules garda medical aid benefits do not reduce assault compensation claim the also ruled that pension losses arising from applicant’s retirement could be recovered, subject to adjustments. it adjourned case before making a final order. [2018] iehc 435 has aiden flanagan’s for future and t
high court refuses widower’s bid to join challenge hospital inquiry the ruled that personal interest in an into his wife’s death did not make him directly affected by hospital’s judicial review challenge. [2018] iehc 565 refused application alan thawley as a notice party national maternity ministeri
high court dismisses €95,381 claim over services arranged for lady magda the found ship’s owners were not parties to contracts made by plaintiff and held that neither vessel nor its release security could be condemned claim. [2018] iehc 426 dismissed atlas baltic oü’s €95,381.49 agency other m/v mag
high court awards pedestrian €256,039 after finding accident caused lasting injuries the assessed damages an earlier liability ruling found driver 45% responsible and 55% contributorily negligent. it declined her application for aggravated damages. [2018] iehc 441 awarded cheng zhang €256,039.30 in
high court dismisses challenge to asylum tribunal’s statelessness decision the held that applicant’s refugee claim was be assessed by reference nepal, his country of former habitual residence as a stateless person, and dismissed judicial review application. [2018] iehc 461 has 2010 appeals tribunal
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 12-year sentence for drug offences the held that sentence, including three years suspended, was appropriate and found no error in principle. 102/17 appeal; dublin circuit criminal has dismissed gareth prior’s against severity a two offences, leaving place suspe
court of appeal dismisses dpp challenge to suspended sentence in €305,072 theft case the found no basis intervene a five-year imposed on an employee who admitted 71 thefts from his employer’s accounts. has dismissed director public prosecutions stealing €305,072.64 employer over five months 2016. dp
court of appeal dismisses forum connemara’s challenge over galway sicap contract the rejected arguments about respondent’s authority to defend proceedings and reasons given for awarding rural development company. [2018] ieca 235 dismissed connemara limited’s award a public deliver social inclusion c
court of appeal dismisses dpp over suspended sentence for €167,873 welfare fraud the accepted that sentencing judge had identified exceptional family circumstances justifying a fully three-year sentence. has dismissed director public prosecutions seeking to overturn imposed on gerard lawlor social t
supreme court lifts stay on rape charges after finding trial judge overstepped the held that a conditional requiring further investigation was not justified in this case, while confirming judges can halt proceedings to prevent unfairness. has lifted four against d.h., ruling entitled case stop until
high court dismisses pakistani man’s challenge to detention pending deportation the held that an article 40 application did not establish a right remain while review of his residence refusal was pending. [2018] iehc 442 has dismissed constitutional deportation, finding lawful. ruling concerned legal
supreme court dismisses appeal over clare wind farm permission after finding flaw in assessment the found board gave adequate reasons for granting and had provided enough information about its environmental impact assessment. but appropriate lacked scientific findings needed to support decision. pro
high court orders further discovery affidavit in dully stadium dispute the plaintiff must confirm he sought specified documents from management committee members and correct scope stated his affidavit. refused defendant’s other particulars requests addressed judgment. [2018] iehc 433 has directed da
high court strikes out walter harvey’s €1.5m claim against state defendants the ruled that pleadings disclosed no cause of action and were an abuse process, but did not decide defendants’ separate argument about delay. [2018] iehc 479 has struck proceedings in which harvey sought €1.5 million damage
high court refuses bid to dismiss promontoria bankruptcy summons ms justice costello found that neither of the respondent’s two arguments raised an issue for trial. ruling refused his application summons; it did not itself adjudicate him bankrupt. [2018] iehc 430 has richard dineen’s a brought by (a
high court upholds finding that castle durrow hotel worker was unfairly dismissed the found disciplinary process fundamentally flawed after managing director investigated complaints included his own, and affirmed circuit order upholding eat decision. [2018] iehc 425 has an employment appeals tribuna
high court refuses to dismiss bankruptcy summons against dominic carney the found no real issue requiring trial outside proceedings and rejected requests for european referrals a case stated. [2018] iehc 429 has refused carney’s application issued by ennis property finance dac. ms justice costello r
court of appeal dismisses appeals over guilty pleas and three-year sentence the upheld refusal to let an appellant withdraw his found no error in for criminal damage. has dismissed against set aside a separate resulting prison damage excavator. had pleaded march 2013 two theft counts one count. thef
high court dismisses two challenges to deportation while protection appeals were pending the held that neither applicant had a right remain in ireland at this stage of re-application process and discharged an existing injunction against one case. [2018] iehc 504 has dismissed judicial review proceed
supreme court judge says irish adoption order unavailable after non-compliant overseas in a divided appeal, justice mckechnie said the authority could not make domestic for two children adopted country outside hague convention process. his judgment was one of court’s judgments, overall order. has co
supreme court sets out conditions for possible adoption application concerning two children judges agreed that the high could use section 92 of act 2010, while stressing any would require rigorous scrutiny and further evidence may be needed. have 2010 provide a route to consider an adoptions childre
high court unable to answer child-care case stated without best-interests finding the declined a district judge’s questions about assessing and supporting mother’s parenting capacity, because lacked that those arose in child’s best interests. [2018] iehc 423 has legal referred by judge case, did not
supreme court rejects domestic adoption route in country a case, sets out possible paths to recognition divided judgment, the set aside high court’s answers and said authority could not make orders. justice macmenamin described further steps, including fresh application, subject legal evidential req
high court replaces liquidator after bank’s €1.5m claim was excluded from creditor vote the found meeting chair should not have assigned allied irish banks a nil voting value and appointed two bank nominees as joint liquidators under companies act 2014. [2018] iehc 422 has barry donohue conor pyne o
high court dismisses appeal over former employee’s data access request the upheld circuit court’s decision that was limited to three specified categories of documents and employer’s response met 40-day period. [2018] iehc 443 has dismissed an by agnieszka nowak against a upholding protection commiss
supreme court judge cautions against broad reading of adoption ruling in a separate judgment, o’donnell j. agreed with mckechnie and said the court’s differing views on possible route to register adoptions were obiter should not be treated as general principle. has cautioned decision case concerning
high court dismisses adekoya’s claims against ibm over wages and disability benefits the found he had no employment contract for period claimed could not qualify long-term sought. [2018] iehc 592 has dismissed prince international holdings ireland, including unpaid wages, notice benefits. mr justice
court of appeal increases sentences for naas pub assaults the found original concurrent two-year unduly lenient, quashed them and imposed three-and-a-half-year terms, with final year suspended. has on michael kaiser two in resentenced him to terms three-and-a-half years’ imprisonment, suspending 12
high court grants seaconview summary judgment and protects receiver’s access to kimmage apartments the entered against chevas securities for €9,795,180.16 plus continuing interest granted an interim injunction over rent collection. it left precise form of orders be addressed by counsel. [2018] iehc
high court grants bank of ireland judgment against kieran doyle for €7.4m the rejected two proposed defences to bank’s motion judgment, finding they did not require a plenary hearing. [2018] iehc 594 has granted governor and company €7,437,348.47, after rejecting his arguments that claim should proc
supreme court upholds jury assessment of damages after accepted defamation offer the dismissed appeals by irish aviation authority and sunday newspapers limited, holding that where parties accept an to make amends but cannot agree damages, a plaintiff may have assessed under section 23(1)(c) act 200
high court dismisses challenge to re-entry of charges and continuing bail remand the treated as an administrative step ahead a future sentencing hearing, where applicant would have opportunity be heard. [2018] iehc 598 dismissed judicial review application challenging against who had pleaded guilty
high court quashes subsidiary protection appeal decision and orders rehearing the found legal errors in tribunal’s assessment of documents, medical evidence, future risk its approach to first-instance decision. applicant’s must be heard again by a different tribunal member. [2018] iehc 510 has quash
court of appeal confirms dpp may prosecute water services act offences summarily the dismissed stephen bennett’s appeal, holding that did not remove director public prosecutions’ general power to bring summary proceedings. [2018] ieca 237 against a high decision upholding him for alleged obstruction
high court dismisses asylum applicant’s bid for leave to appeal the rejected five proposed questions on their merits, saying some were raised too late and others unsuitable certification. it did not decide what consequences followed from application being out of time. [2018] iehc 431 dismissed an a
appeal court sends broad chemical-exposure discovery requests back for narrower steps the of varied a high order in personal injury case, directing plaintiff to seek information through interrogatories or notice admit facts before renewing several requests. [2018] ieca 230 has action brought by gavi
court of appeal leaves five-year heroin sentence in place the dismissed a prosecution seeking to have treated as unduly lenient, despite criticising sentencing judge’s brief remarks. has against prison imposed on declan harris for offence, leaving circuit criminal place. its ex tempore judgment deli
court of appeal dismisses solicitor’s challenge to disciplinary sanctions the extended time for lodging appeal, then upheld high court’s restrictions on michael o’sullivan’s practice and its payment orders. [2018] ieca 228 dismissed solicitor against imposed after a law society inquiry found him gui
court of appeal dismisses playwright’s negligence against solicitors the upheld dismissal bisi adigun’s claim, finding that solicitor had been retained by his company, not him personally. it identified errors in two legal grounds relied on high court, but said those did change result. [2018] ieca 22
waterford court sentences hasan bal for funding islamic state received concurrent of three and four-and-a-half years, with portions suspended subject to conditions including counselling post-release supervision. [2018] iecc1 circuit court, south eastern circuit, was sentenced in the after pleading g
high court corrects 2013 order on dpp’s role in road-tax judicial review the amended wording of an earlier to record that dpp appeared as legitimus contradictor, but refused revisit decision allowing appearance. [2018] iehc 393 a case concerning conviction for not having road tax, applicant’s reques
irish high court sets aside rihanna summons service but deems sufficient the found attempted of a personal injury did not comply with us federal or new york rules, then used an rule to declare actually effected sufficient. [2018] iehc 404 set purported on robyn fenty, also known as rihanna, after fi
high court strikes out challenge after electrical contracting order application withdrawn the found judicial review moot because that prompted it had been withdrawn, and no live dispute or exceptional public interest justified continuing. [2018] iehc 405 struck a brought by naisiúnta leictreach conr
high court rejects challenge to refusal of residence permission for irish child’s father the held that eu charter did not apply because minister’s decision implement law and child would have leave eu. [2019] iehc 403 rejected a judicial review minister justice equality’s grant russian citizen an iri
high court refuses challenge to malawi protection refusal the rejected a mother’s judicial review of tribunal decision refusing refugee status her and two daughters. it held that tribunal’s credibility assessment treatment country information were open it. [2018] iehc 402 has refused application qua
high court refuses to dismiss contract claim after delay the found 28 months of a three-and-a-half-year inexcusable, but concluded defendant was unlikely suffer even moderate prejudice and allowed proceed. [2018] iehc 409 has refused calor teoranta’s application brought by brian johnson, trading as
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 13-year sentence for aggravated sexual assault and serious harm the said was lenient but within sentencing judge’s discretion. concerned only; appellant’s convictions had already been upheld. has dismissed w.m.’s against severity his sentence, leaving in place
court of appeal reduces driver’s sentence by six months the upheld most sentences for criminal damage, possessing stolen property and dangerous driving, but made on one driving count concurrent. reduced daniel connors’s aggregate prison from seven years to a half after allowing limited part his agai
high court rejects challenge to refusal of further temporary release the found that a life-sentence prisoner’s one-week had expired and decision not grant another period was arbitrary or irrational. [2018] iehc 414 has rejected judicial review by john joe o’neill from castlerea prison in may 2016. m
court of appeal rejects craig o’donnell’s against sentence severity the found no sentencing error and held that an 18-month reduction made aggregate sentences proportionate. has rejected imposed for aggravated burglary, possessing a bladed article, robbery firearms offence. principle concluded were
court of appeal dismisses against 13-year rape sentence the held that sentencing judge had considered mitigating factors and severe remained within available range. has dismissed a man’s severity prison for section 4 rape. also included five years post-release supervision. man pleaded guilty on 14 m
court of appeal dismisses housing by mother and daughter seeking cork-area home the upheld refusal to quash cork county council’s decision, finding no established error in its decision-making. it did not rule that fermoy was suitable. [2018] ieca 206 has dismissed an barbara mulhare her elizabeth ag
appeal court quashes five-month sentence for threats to gardaí as unduly lenient the of found did not reflect seriousness knife and remade sentence. judgment excerpt ends before stating replacement penalty. has quashed a prison imposed on kristian friel threatening kill or cause serious harm garda,
court of appeal dismisses over time limit in surgery negligence claim the upheld a high decision that patient’s was brought within because he could not reasonably have known alleged failure to scan before august 2010. [2018] ieca 205 has dismissed hospital doctor’s against ruling medical proceedings
court of appeal dismisses father’s against child’s return to australia the upheld high court’s hague convention order, finding evidence did not establish that father was highly unlikely obtain a future australian visa. it directed mother’s undertaking support visa applications be recorded in order.
court of appeal rules cork hospital had no power to stop elderly patient leaving the partly allowed an over a june 2016 incident, finding that university unlawfully prevented anonymised from with her son and daughter. it made release order because she since moved another facility. [2018] ieca 217 ha